OHIO

DANA LAUNDER

Executive Director, Ohio Operations

After graduating from the University of Mount Union in 2001, Dana spent 17 years in public accounting before joining the Deerassic staff in September of 2018.  In his spare time he enjoys fishing, spending time outdoors, and attending sporting events with his wife and three children.
dana@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2002

LUKE FABIAN

Education Director

Luke has been with Deerassic since March of 2017. Born and raised in Cambridge, Luke loves spending time outdoors with his son Ridge, his wife Alex, and their dog Fletch. Luke is a Muskingum University graduate, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical & Health Education. Luke is also an avid bowhunter. When he’s not teaching kids about the outdoors at the Park, you’ll probably find him in a treestand somewhere.
luke@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2003

A.J. BURGA

Deerassic Classic & Expo Director

A.J. Burga joined our staff in 2016 as our Maintenance & Grounds Supervisor. He is a graduate of Belmont Technical College with an associate’s degree in heating and cooling. He enjoys farming, golf, basketball, and spending time with his family and friends.
aj@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2009

VALOTTA BILLMAN

Facility Rental & Finance Manager

Valotta joined us in October of 2017 as the Finance Manager. She enjoys spending time with her family and three grandchildren, collecting antiques and vacationing at the ocean.
valotta@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2005

TONJA WELLS

Ticket Sales Manager

Tonja has been with Deerassic Park since the very first Deerassic Classic in 2003. She became the full-time Ticket Rep for the 2009 Classic. Tonja enjoys yard sales, fishing, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
tonja@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2004

SARAH WHEELER

Prize Disbursement Manager

Sarah joined our staff in September 2020 as an Administrative Assistant in the Ticket office. She was promoted to Prize Disbursement in November of 2022, along with continuing her Administrative Assistant position. She grew up in Guernsey County and graduated from Buckeye Trail. She resides in the Salt Fork State Park region with her feline, canine, and equine friends. She enjoys visits with her two adult children and neighborhood opossums. In her free time, she enjoys pursuing her hobby of buying and selling antiques.
sarah@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2006

STACY GARRETT

Events & Activities Coordinator

Stacy joined our staff as an Ed Team Member in spring of 2020. She was then promoted to Events & Activities Coordinator in October of 2022. Stacy graduated from the University of Akron and worked for the YMCA of USA for 20+ years while raising two wonderful sons with her husband Jason. She loves traveling and seeing new sites with family and friends. You can find her out hiking, fishing, or in her kayak.
stacy@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2013

RUSTY HAYHURST

Maintenance & Grounds Manager

Rusty joined the staff in September of 2021 after working for the maintenance department during the summer months throughout his years in college. He graduated from Wittenburg University in May of 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and anything to do with the outdoors.
rusty@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2007

GARTH CHARLTON

Maintenance & Grounds Assistant

Garth joined the Deerassic team as a full time employee in September of 2023. Garth has worked as a summer help employee in years past and been a member of the Work Crew for the Deerassic Classic. He graduated from Wheeling University in May of 2022 with Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing. In his off time he likes to golf, watch sports and spend time with family and friends.
garth@deerassic.com

JESSICA NICHOLSON

Marketing Coordinator

Jessica joined the Deerassic team in November of 2023. She is from the Cambridge area, graduating from John Glenn High School and Zane State College. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, quoting movies and TV shows, sweater weather, and listening to music.
jessica@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2011

MEGAN BRUMFIELD

Education Assistant

Megan joined our Education Team in May of 2022 after moving to Cambridge. She has been hunting since age 6 and fishing since she was in diapers. She graduated from Hocking College with a degree in Wildlife Resources Management. There, she met her husband, Sterling, who is also an outdoor advocate. She enjoys being outdoors and traveling with family and friends.

ALYSSA BETTS

Events & Activities Assistant

Alyssa joined the staff as an Education Team member in spring of 2022 before becoming the Events & Activities Assistant in 2023. She is currently a college student at Ohio University Eastern where she is majoring in Middle Childhood Language Arts and Mathematics Education. In her spare time, she enjoys showing shorthorn cattle and serving as an advisor for the Bonnie Beefers 4-H Club.

MICHIGAN

MARK MEEKER

Executive Director, Michigan Operations

Mark joined the Deerassic Park Staff in 2006 after graduating from Ohio University. In his spare time, you can find him on his boat fishing, in the woods hunting or watching sports with family and friends. Mark lives in Michigan with his wife, Maddie, and his son Brock.
mark@deerassic.com
(740) 435-3335 ext. 2001